Snap, Crackle, Pop.

No, this is not a cereal commercial although that may sound tasty.  It actually concerns your vehicle’s windshield.  You hear a snap as a pebble hits your windshield.  Then, in a short period of time, it will begin to crackle (spider).  Sooner than later, it needs to be popped out and replaced by a new one.

Is driving with a cracked windshield safe?  There are a couple of really important reasons why it needs to be replaced as soon as possible.  One is, a cracked windshield is a weakened one and it will provide less protection.  And…visibility out on the road can be severely compromised.  Even if it is not now, it will be as the crack grows.

Not every auto mechanic is also skilled at windshield replacement.  The A-Team sure is!  Able Auto Service is not only Kansas City’s go-to auto mechanic squad, but also the best auto glass repair and replacement specialists in town.  If you live in the Kansas City area (especially on the Kansas side) visit their shop located at 837 Osage Ave. or call (913) 321-1030.

Along Came a Spider.

It starts with some innocuous little chip in the corner of your windshield and before you know it, you’ve got a spider!  Many drivers think that a cracked windshield is just a small annoyance, and the issue does not receive the attention that it deserves.  Safety experts recommend immediate corrective actions.

Here are some ways to stop the spreading

1.  Examine the extent of the crack right away.

2.  Super glue or nail polish may be a temporary solution.

3.  Keep your car in the shade.

4.  Get to a professional as soon as possible.

As to that last point…if you live in the greater Kansas City area trust the auto windshield repair pros at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  The A-Team has been repairing and replacing windshields it seems like since the days of the Edsel!  Call for an appointment before a crack turns into a spider (913) 321-1030.

There’s a Spider on my Windshield!

You wish that’s all it is.  A spider in this case is a small crack that is growing and “spidering” throughout your car’s windshield.  A crack in your windshield is not just ugly…it’s downright dangerous!  If you continue to ignore that small crack it will probably grow exponentially and become a real hazard.

Some things to remember as a driver –

1.  Have a glass repair kit in your trunk for temporary repairs.

2.  Super Glue may hold the glass together for a short period of time.

3.  Apply nail polish inside AND out.

4.  Assess the size of the crack.

5.  Seek out a professional repair shop.

That last advice is the best.  A cracked windshield on your vehicle is NEVER going away.  Before it becomes a driving danger get into the shop of Able Auto Service.  The A-Team at Able are Kansas City Kansas’ windshield repair professionals.  Make an appointment as soon as possible at their 837 Osage Ave. shop by calling (913) 321-1030.

Ooops - A Pebble Just Hit My Windshield.

With summer driving your chances of following that truck with a load of gravel increases.  What starts out as a simple bouncing rock begins a chain reaction when it hits your vehicle’s windshield.  Our tendency is to ignore that tiny crack in the corner, but if you do you are inviting a spider-like mass of broken glass that compromises your safety.

What is a stress crack in a windshield?  Sometimes they are caused by accelerated temperature changes.  In Kansas City we all know how quickly that can happen.  High wind and barometric pressure may also be a contributing factor.  And then, quite simply there may be a structural defect in the way the windshield has been manufactured.

Rest assured that nothing gets past Able Auto Service.  The “A-Team” are your auto glass repair experts in the Kansas City area.  DO NOT ignore any changes in your car’s windshield.  High speed driving can literally put your family’s safety at risk.  Drive in today at 837 Osage Ave. in KC or give them a call at 913-321-1030 to make an appointment.

Should You Ignore a Small Crack in your Windshield?

So you have been driving around all winter as carefully as you can.  You have been avoiding the hazards of winter driving.  However, somewhere along the way a pebble hit your windshield and put a small crack in it.  If the crack is small and not in your field of vision maybe you ignore it for now.  One thing for sure, it is not going away.

What people don’t realize is that this seemingly innocuous crack can become very dangerous.  It is only the beginning of a bigger problem.  This time of year changing weather is a big factor in the growth of that crack.  Chilly nights followed by warm days may cause the crack to expand rapidly.  If your windshield is compromised then your airbags will not be able to do their job in a collision.

This situation is WAY too important to ignore.  You need a professional windshield replacement service in Kansas City.  That is Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in KC.  At Able The “A-Team” will troubleshoot that crack in your vehicle’s windshield and repair it before it becomes dangerous.  Drive in today or give them a call at 913-321-1030.